Sooooo....I've been here for almost a full month and time has just flown by! My riding has improved dramatically and Storm is making leaps and bounds in her training. She loves the work and is so willing to please :) The weather here for the past week has been less then desirable...rainy, windy, and by South Carolina terms downright chilly! I think Storm thinks we moved back to Illinois! I got to attend a few more cross country schoolings in which Hugo discovered how much fun it is to play in the water complexes lol. He has quickly become a true barn dog. I miss everyone at home so much but the amount of education and hands on experience down here can't be beat! Got to spend the day with my brother, sister in law, and nephew today which was awesome! You don't realize how much it means to have family close by until you don't. I got to experience one of Aiken's most popular annual festivals...Lobster Races. Very interesting experience to say the least! I had a great time though and got to meet some more fellow eventers in the area. It still blows my mind how many horse people are down here. You never feel out of place in a pair of breeches and riding boots :) Anyway, that is all for today.